Character Story 5: The Hidden Girl's Strength

Scene: A forest.

Kyaru
ARGH, SO MUCH TROUBLE!

Kyaru
I can't do it right at all... Do I just have no talent?

Kyaru
In this world, those who possess a portion of the influence of the "Seven Crowns" are known as the "Princess Knights"... And I'm one of them.

Kyaru
Her Highness never trusts anyone, but she chose me for this, and she seems to trust me somewhat... She even granted me a portion of her powers.

Kyaru
But I can't do this at all... I haven't been able to use the Princess Knights' power at all. But I really don't want to disappoint Her Highness.

Kyaru
In the first place, though, "Princess Knight" sounds like something only a man could be, and I'm a girl, right?

Kyaru
If anything, isn't all of this because of this faulty system? It's not my fault.

Kyaru
But if I complain like that, then Her Highness will just say, "I'll choose some other man, then, so I don't need you anymore," and she'll throw me out.

Kyaru
Her Highness is really unreasonable when it comes to these things! All I can do is try my best!

Kyaru
All right... I'll just have to develop the theory and practice at the same time.

Kyaru
That's right... I can do anything if I try. I used to be just a novice, and after just a short time, I learned to use magic. I can do it if I try!

Kyaru
I've been given the authority of a "Princess Knight" by Her Highness, which gives me the power to control monsters! By my hand, I can make monsters into my subordinates!

Kyaru
Somehow, I've already become equal to that person who can summon shadows. Next up, I'll handle normal monsters! I'm going to master all of you, so hurry up and become my slaves!

Kyaru
Ha ha. If there are any monsters around here, I'll take control of them right away!

Yuuki
1. Greet her normally.
2. Surprise her.

Option 1.

Kyaru
... Huh? You? What are you doing here?

Option 2.

Kyaru
EEEEEEK!?

Kyaru
M-M-Monster, you've finally come out! You're just in time...!

Kyaru
I'm going to take control of you, definitely! Follow my orders! Become my slave!

Kyaru
Huh...? Wait, it's just you?

Kyaru
Don't surprise me like that! You... You're always doing this! Do you really think it's that fun to scare me!?

End of branches.

Kyaru
And um, more importantly... Did you hear me talking to myself just now?

Kyaru
(Did I screw up!? I got so worked up just now that I shouted a bunch of stuff... Did I just give him... secret information?)

Kyaru
(And it had to be him, of all people! W-What do I do? Kill him? I've gotta kill him, right!?)

Kyaru
Eh? The wind is blowing today, so you couldn't hear me well over the rustling leaves?

Kyaru
Really? Really, really? What a relief...

Kyaru
Hah, that was a close one for you!

Kyaru
Speaking of that... What are you doing in this forest? This place is much more dangerous than the city -- monsters can come out at any time, you know? You can't fight very well, so isn't this really unsafe?

Kyaru
You should stop doing things like this. Nobody's around here, so if you were to be attacked and killed by monsters, or if you were to run into other trouble in the forest, wouldn't you be screwed?

Kyaru
What? You think I'm worried about you? Are you stupid?

Kyaru
I don't care what happens to you! But... Ahh, explaining this is so annoying! Look, just don't get the wrong idea!

Kyaru
What was I doing here? None of your business!

Kyaru
If there's any way you can help, you will? Why are you being so nice to me? Do you have a crush on me...?

Kyaru
Hee hee... No, I mean, I wouldn't ask you for help!

Kyaru
Ugh, what's even going on? Quit being so chummy with me! Do you think we're friends? We're not, are we!?

Kyaru
If you get too close to me, and you fall for me or something... You'll only end up hurt for it.

Kyaru
... No, nothing. It's got nothing to do with you.

Kyaru
Anyway, I've asked you several times now -- seriously, what are you doing in this forest? There isn't anyone else around here, so I'd thought this would be a good spot for practice, but...?

Kyaru
Yeah. I've been around here lately... So what?

Kyaru
This is my territory, okay? So don't just come here whenever, you get it? Yeah?

Kyaru
Okay, as long as you get it. ... Oh, so you came here to get ingredients for dinner. Can't you just buy something in stores? Are you living in poverty or something?

Kyaru
If that's how it is, then let me help you gather some things. I'm pretty good at it, you know.

Kyaru
If Her Highness hadn't taken me in... I'd be just like a stray cat, living a crappy life.

Kyaru
We'll find some food like you were planning, and then you can go home. That's what I've decided, so don't object! Just listen to me, and it'll be fine!

Kyaru
I just want you to go away quickly, okay? Don't read into it, okay? I'm not doing this for you, okay?